TAGME Accreditation and Compliance 3

Question 1

What is the ACGME's definition of 'moonlighting' in the context of duty hours?

Accepted Answer

Voluntary, compensated, medically-related work outside the program's formal duties

Answer

Attending evening educational conferences

Answer

Night float shift assignments

Answer

Research conducted after clinical hours

Question 2

What must a Sponsoring Institution have to oversee all its ACGME-accredited programs?

Accepted Answer

A Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC)

Answer

A Dean of Graduate Education

Answer

A Board of Trustees subcommittee

Answer

A Resident Advisory Council

Question 3

Which ACGME core competency specifically addresses a resident's ability to use evidence-based approaches in patient care?

Accepted Answer

Practice-Based Learning and Improvement

Answer

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Answer

Systems-Based Practice

Answer

Medical Knowledge

Question 4

What does 'accreditation with warning' require a program to submit to the ACGME within 90 days?

Accepted Answer

A responsive action plan addressing areas of noncompliance

Answer

A new program director application

Answer

A resident satisfaction survey

Answer

An updated financial report

Question 5

Under ACGME Common Program Requirements, what is the maximum number of hours residents may work in a 7-day period?

Accepted Answer

80 hours

Answer

60 hours

Answer

70 hours

Answer

90 hours

Question 6

What is the minimum number of days off per week ACGME requires for residents?

Accepted Answer

1 day in 7

Answer

2 days in 14

Answer

1 day in 14

Answer

2 days in 7